Starting bid price £730,000

Set in this sought after tranquil position of New Barn, along a private road this large detached bungalow sits in the centre of established grounds approaching one acre. Permitted development rights apply to this property to extend to both ground floor and loft space including velux windows, potentially giving the buyer 460 sqm as shown on our floorplan and gives the opportunity for a purchaser to create a stunning family home. Currently accommodation requires modernisation comprising of spacious reception hallway, lounge and kitchen/breakfast room. There are four bedrooms with master bedroom en-suite, utility room and study. Outside is ample parking and stable block. Permitted development rights are intact for this property meaning outbuildings can be added and do not require further permissions.

PLEASE NOTE    THIS IS A SALE BY MODERN AUCTION, PLEASE REFER TO AUCTIONEERS COMMENTS

Location    New Barn is ideally situated within easy reach of Longfield shopping centre offering Co-op and Waitrose supermarkets and variety of other shops, doctors and dentist’s surgeries and main line railway station to London Victoria. The A2/M2 motorways provide links to both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, London, Bluewater shopping centre and the Channel ports. Within ten minutes drive is Ebbsfleet International Station providing a 20 minute link to London St Pancras.

Directions    From Clifton & Co proceed down Ash Road towards Longfield. At the mini roundabout turn right onto the Main Road, once past the three schools on your right hand side taken the second turning left into New Barn Road. Take the fourth turning right into Longfield Avenue. Follow the road to the end where the private road commences the property will be found a short way along on the left hand side.

Auctioneers Comments    This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold.

This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.2% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack.

The buyer will also make payment of £300.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold.

The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Referral Arrangements    The Partner Agent and Auctioneer may recommend the services of third parties to you. Whilst these services are recommended as it is believed they will be of benefit; you are under no obligation to use any of these services and you should always consider your options before services are accepted.

Where services are accepted the Auctioneer or Partner Agent may receive payment for the recommendation and you will be informed of any referral arrangement and payment prior to any services being taken by you.

Transport Information    Longfield Railway Station: 1.6 miles
Ebbsfleet International Eurostar Station: 3.3 miles

The distances calculated are as the crow flies.

There is a regular commuter coach service to London via Canary Wharf - Monday to Friday.

Education    Please check with the local authority as to catchment areas and intake criteria.

Council Tax    We are informed this property is in council tax band G, you should verify this with Gravesham Borough Council

Tenure    The vendor advises us that this property is Freehold. Should you proceed with the purchase of the property your solicitor must verify these details.

Appliances/Services    The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full efficient working order.

Measurements    All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.

Viewing    Strictly via Clifton & Co Hartley